January 2013 PMID 23189920

Environmental impacts of dietary recommendations and dietary styles: Germany as an example.

Toni Meier, Olaf Christen

Mentions

19
Peak: 2 in Sep 2019
across 5 sources since Jun 2018

Extended reach

170,158
potential audience

Total likes

6,529

Video views

110,508

Mentions per month

Jun 2018 – May 2022

Where it's discussed

  • Blogs6 articles
  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Facebook3 posts
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions are marked by curiosity and technical analysis, with posters referencing figures like the comparative environmental impacts of diets (e.g., 'all those in this study below that, even the American one') and methodological concerns about how impacts are measured. The tone balances respect for the research with questions about its regional applicability, demonstrating moderate engagement and interest without outright agreement or dismissiveness.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions do not strongly agree or disagree with the publication, reflecting a neutral stance or curiosity rather than outright support or opposition.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts show high interest by referencing specific data, asking questions, or sharing links to related research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate active engagement through detailed comments, comparisons, and discussions about methodologies, indicating a moderate level of involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions acknowledge the importance of environmental dietary research, but there's no clear consensus on its immediate influence or practical implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines how different dietary choices in Germany in 2006 affect the environment, highlighting that shifts towards vegan or ovolacto vegetarian diets could significantly reduce environmental impacts.
  • It compares current diets with those from 20 years earlier, showing overall improvements in environmental indicators, mainly due to healthier eating habits rather than reductions in food waste.
  • Gender differences are noted, with women’s diets being closer to recommended levels and impacts generally lower for females than males.]

Top posts

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Frédéric Leroy
@fleroy1974 · X

@StephanPetersNL @EATforum @drdairy50 @FoodNavigator @foodlog_nl @paolodecastro @eDairyNews @dairyreporter @EDA_Dairy Thanks for sharing, Stephan. Haven't read it yet but, usually, omnivore dietary footprints are estimated at around 5 kg/p/d. Why are all the ones in this study below that, even the American one? See e.g.: -https://t.co/VbphbIBybd -https://t.co/HKvMR0b0MH -https://t.co/KIIYTiTlsR

May 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 29,139 followers View post →
Frédéric Leroy
@fleroy1974 · X

@Fewiker @BioMickWatson Some LCAs do, others don't. Largely region dependent. For Germany, not a game changer: https://t.co/HKvMR0b0MH Plus, none take into account true warming potential of CH4 (GWP*) or true nutritional value of the diet. Things need to be said about sequestration potential too. https://t.co/RTocqXdGWN

Oct 5, 2020 · 29,139 followers View post →
Matías Leonel
@MatiasArlia · X

@kevinnbass The study by Meier and Christen can be read here (in the graph, the two categories on the left and one on the right explain the variability from 2 to 4.7 depending on the type of diet and the gases taken into account): https://t.co/UIlDrKLdEk

Sep 29, 2019 · 464 followers View post →
Matías Leonel
@MatiasArlia · X

@vanesavallejo3 @AgustinLaje @GretaThunberg El estudio de Meier y Christen pueden leerlo acá (en el gráfico, las dos categorías de la izquierda y una de la derecha explican la variabilidad de 2 a 4,7 según el tipo de dieta y los gases tenidos en cuenta): https://t.co/UIlDrKLdEk

Sep 24, 2019 · 464 followers View post →

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David Lee-Jones
@dljagri · X

RT @fleroy1974: @StephanPetersNL @EATforum @drdairy50 @FoodNavigator @foodlog_nl @paolodecastro @eDairyNews @dairyreporter @EDA_Dairy Thank…

May 11, 2022 · 1 share · 441 followers View post →
Frédéric Leroy
@fleroy1974 · X

@StephanPetersNL @EATforum @drdairy50 @FoodNavigator @foodlog_nl @paolodecastro @eDairyNews @dairyreporter @EDA_Dairy Thanks for sharing, Stephan. Haven't read it yet but, usually, omnivore dietary footprints are estimated at around 5 kg/p/d. Why are all the ones in this study below that, even the American one? See e.g.: -https://t.co/VbphbIBybd -https://t.co/HKvMR0b0MH -https://t.co/KIIYTiTlsR

May 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 29,139 followers View post →
Frédéric Leroy
@fleroy1974 · X

@Fewiker @BioMickWatson Some LCAs do, others don't. Largely region dependent. For Germany, not a game changer: https://t.co/HKvMR0b0MH Plus, none take into account true warming potential of CH4 (GWP*) or true nutritional value of the diet. Things need to be said about sequestration potential too. https://t.co/RTocqXdGWN

Oct 5, 2020 · 29,139 followers View post →
Matías Leonel
@MatiasArlia · X

@kevinnbass The study by Meier and Christen can be read here (in the graph, the two categories on the left and one on the right explain the variability from 2 to 4.7 depending on the type of diet and the gases taken into account): https://t.co/UIlDrKLdEk

Sep 29, 2019 · 464 followers View post →
Matías Leonel
@MatiasArlia · X

@vanesavallejo3 @AgustinLaje @GretaThunberg El estudio de Meier y Christen pueden leerlo acá (en el gráfico, las dos categorías de la izquierda y una de la derecha explican la variabilidad de 2 a 4,7 según el tipo de dieta y los gases tenidos en cuenta): https://t.co/UIlDrKLdEk

Sep 24, 2019 · 464 followers View post →